Realacc Purple215 Top Plate with camera mount

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Realacc Purple215 frame looks great but isn't practical at all in my experience. 1. The camera is blocked by aluminum bars on each side, which crops the picture. 2. You can only use 5-inch props because anything longer hits the canopy. 3. This build is very crowded and hard to maintain without unsoldering. Quadcopters have become more about looks than serviceability lately. This inspired me to redesign this frame from a canopy style to a top plate with camera mount for Runcam Micro Eagle, so I can get an unobstructed view, use 5.5-inch props for longer flight times and easily dismantle and service components. I use aluminum standoffs of any length based on how tall my electronics stack is. I also included H-type LED and receiver mounts (RX mount for antenna tubes). This mod doesn't add weight to the quad; it actually shaves off a few grams from the original. 4/1/2018 - I added a lighter version. I printed parts out of PETG. This material is best suited for outdoor RC parts because it's UV resistant, unlike ABS which turns to powder with excessive exposure to sunlight. I wouldn't print anything for an RC hobby out of PLA; it's only good for indoor parts. Please comment if you'd like to change something about this design. Have fun printing... Don't forget to like it if you find it useful.